of scissors and learn how to create a duct tape treasure. Parents are welcome and encouraged. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 630-8791393 or visit www.batavia.lib.il.us. Feb. 2 — Sunset Snowshoe Hike, 4 p.m. at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, in St. Charles Venture out across windswept fields to visit an outof-the-way corner of the farm. Discover native plants and animals that call fence rows and wetlands their winter home. Cost is $5 for residents and $7.50 for nonresidents. To register or for more information, visit www. primrosefarmpark.com. Feb. 2 — Fish ’n Freeze Ice Fishing Derby, 9 to 11 a.m. at Blackhawk Pond, in South Elgin Blackhawk Pond offers a wide variety of different fish species from blue gill to northern. This pond is stocked on a regular basis. Adults and kids will be competing in separate divisions with winners receiving a trophy and prizes. Volunteers will be available on site to offer tips and help drill holes in the ice. Fishing poles and bait will not be provided. For more information, visit www.southelgin.com. Feb. 3 — 5K Super Bowl Shuffle, 8:45 a.m. at Geneva Middle School South, 1415 Viking Drive, in Geneva Join Geneva Middle School South for their third annual Super Bowl Shuffle 5K! Day of registration is $39. The event will take place snow or shine. For more information, call 630-232-4542 or visit genevaparks.org. Feb. 6 — Winter Walk, 1 p.m. at the Fabyan Japanese Garden, off of Route 31, north of Fabyan Parkway, in Geneva Preservation Partners staff will lead a guided tour with insight into the garden’s history and what makes the winter season unique in Japanese gardens. As snow-covered ground is necessary, please call the day of the walk to confirm the tour status. The tour will begin at the west garden gate entrance. For more information, call 630-3776424 or visit www.ppfv.org. Feb. 9 — Dancing with the Geneva Stars, 7 p.m. at Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd., in Geneva The popular benefit returns to Eagle Brook Country Club! Featuring a new cast of six local dance teams, every vote – which costs $1 – contributed will benefit the Cultural Arts Commission and the Geneva Academic Foundation. Tickets are $40 for open seating. For more information, visit www. genevarts.org. Feb. 10 — Valentine’s Day Craft, 1 p.m. at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, in Elgin Make heart-shaped, Spanish-style greeting cards for Valentine’s Day with Leticia. Participants will be able to take their cards home at the end of the program. To register or for more information, call 847-742-2411 or visit www. gailborden.info. Feb. 10 — Just Dad ‘n Me Dance, 5:30 p.m. at Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Avenue, in Geneva Dads and daughters will enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment and refreshments. All couples receive a keepsake photograph. The cost is $10 a person for residents and $15 a person for nonresidents. To register or for more information, visit www.genevaparks.org. Feb. 16 — “Who Do You Think You Are?” Noon at the Ella Johnson Library, 109 S. State St., in Hampshire Volunteer genealogists will assist those wishing to trace their American Ancestors or Revolutionary War patriots. No registration required. For more information, call 847-6834490 or visit www.ellajohnsonlibrary.org. Feb. 17 — The Life and Art of Vincent Van Gogh, 1 p.m. at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., in Geneva Join in for this hands-on program and learn what makes Van Gogh’s art so universal and timeless. Finish by choosing one of his paintings to copy for your own small study. This program is open to teens and adults; attendees must preregister. For more information, call 630-232-0780 or visit www.geneva.lib.il.us. Feb. 17 — Meet Benjamin Franklin, 2 p.m. at Fox River Valley Public Library District, 555 Barrington Avenue, in East Dundee Meet this historical man of many talents. Carpentersville’s Charles Molenda will make you believe you’re one-on-one with the only man to sign all four documents founding our country. To register or for more information, call 847-4283661 or visit www.dundeelibrary.info. kc KaneCountyMagazine.com
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